• Construction will divert Route 1 traffic

    The state Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that all Route 1 traffic in Edison will be diverted around a construction zone from 9 p.m. Aug. 16 until 5 a.m. Aug. 19 to accommodate work to replace a freight-rail grade crossing. Detours for northbound and southbound motorists will provide access to all businesses and other…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    The Edison Chamber of Commerce will host a business luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at Houlihan’s, Metuchen. A variety of foods and beverages will be provided. The event is free to members and $30 for nonmembers. To register, visit www.edisonchamber.com. For more information, call 732-738-9482 or email [email protected].

  • COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

    Elks host ‘The British Invasion Tribute’ The Edison Elks Lodge will host a concert, “The British Invasion Tribute,” 8 p.m. Aug. 25 at the lodge, located at 375 Old Post Road in Edison. The concert will benefit the Elks’ charities, which include veterans, special children, scholarships, hoop shoot, and many community events such as Flag…

  • JCP&L working in local towns on vegetation management

    Having trimmed more than 2,500 circuit miles across the state, Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) vegetation management contractors are continuing the work in an additional 45 municipalities this month. The vegetation management is done each year to maintain clearances around electrical equipment and help protect against treerelated storm damage. “Proper vegetation management is an…

  • Phone scam targets those of Asian descent

    EDISON — Township police are advising the public of a recurrent scam in Edison that targets persons of Asian descent. Over the past few months, police have investigated at least seven incidents involving unknown suspects posing as representatives of the IRS or the FBI, and contacting Asian victims via telephone. The callers tell victims that…

  • Flutes, guitars and more will entertain in Metuchen shop

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Adjenai, 16, of Perth Amboy, will perform in an upcoming concert at To Be Continued… bookstore in Metuchen. JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF METUCHEN — The sounds of jazz, rock and Latin music will be emanating from To Be Continued… bookstore, 431 Main St., Metuchen, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23. The concert…

  • Funding to benefit Edison schools in coming year

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The township’s school district has received several grants and donations for the upcoming school year. School Business Administrator Dan Michaud relayed to the board at a meeting on July 29 that the Italian language program at J.P. Stevens High School and Edison High School will receive a $10,000…

  • Metuchen rocks with evening concerts

    Free outdoor concerts are offered to the community as part of the Metuchen Rocks – Concerts Under the Stars series presented by the Metuchen Arts Council at 7:30 p.m. at the Metuchen Senior Citizen Center parking lot, 12 Center St. All are invited to bring lawn chairs and dinner, and enjoy an evening of music…

  • Metuchen flea market scheduled for Sept. 7

    The Metuchen American Legion Auxiliary Unit 65 will hold its semiannual flea market on Sept. 7 in the Pearl Street parking lot, Metuchen. The rain date is Sept. 8. Vendors may reserve a space for $10 and must bring their own tables, chairs and tents. No food vendors will be accepted. Vendors seeking more information…

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